AirWatch by VMware is rolling out new functionality for its AirWatch Teacher Tools classroom management suite.

AirWatch Teacher Tools, part of the AirWatch for Education package, is a classroom management and collaboration bundle that lets teachers control student devices and apps. It comprises two components: AirWatch Teach, used by teachers to create courses, distribute learning materials and manage students, and AirWatch Learn, used by students to access shared content.

The new version, which is expected to be released in July, includes an updated interface, redesigned with input from schools, according to AirWatch. It also adds:

A new feature called All Eyes Up Front, which can lock devices during instruction;

Single Application Mode, which forces students or groups of students to use a specific application for a specified amount of time; and

Clear Passcode, which simplifies the process of resetting students' passwords.

There are more than 1,500 AirWatch customers in the United States.

The new AirWatch Teacher Tools features are being shown off at the ISTE 2014 conference, taking place this week in Atlanta. AirWatch is exhibiting in booth 1048. Additional details can be found at air-watch.com.

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